Vesamachta Bechagecha: A Sukkot Song

This video features students from the Boys Town Jerusalem school singing a traditional Sukkot song. All about being happy during this joyous festival, the lyrics, which come from biblical verses in which God commands the Jewish people to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot, can be seen below. Established in 1948 to provide a home and education for young immigrants to the newly-created State of Israel, Boys Town Jerusalem has become one of the country’s largest and most respected educational institutions.

שמחת בחגך והיית אך שמח
V’samachta b’chagecha v’hayita ach same’ach.
You shall rejoice on your festivals​, and should be fully happy.

(Deuteronomy 16:14a,15b)